District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-02799

Ali v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: June 01, 2026
Assigned to: Jeffrey M. Bryan
Referred to: David T. Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:1332-pip-Diversity-Personal Injury, Product Liability
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Last Activity: June 19, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13005636) filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Jun 01, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT Exhibit A re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 Restricted Exhibits B, # 2 Restricted Exhibits C, # 3 Restricted Exhibits D, # 4 Restricted Exhibits E)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: SEALED
#3
Jun 01, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-2799 (JMB/DTS).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
#4
Jun 01, 2026
Redacted Document for 1 Exhibit A. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) B, # 2 Exhibit(s) C, # 3 Exhibit(s) D, # 4 Exhibit(s) E)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: Redacted
#5
Jun 01, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to each count of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause as to why the writ should not be granted in this case. The response should include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact as well as any supporting documentation relating to the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement, including the following: (1) a statement concerning immigration court jurisdiction over Petitioner; (2) a statement concerning whether Petitioner is, or may be, a class member of any pending or certified immigration class action suit; and (3) a statement concerning whether the absence of a warrant preceding Petitioner's arrest necessitates Petitioner's immediate release. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/1/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
#6
Jun 01, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: The Court enters the following order to remain in place until further order of the Court or until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition: (1) Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner to Minnesota as soon as possible and in any event, no later than June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT; (2) Respondents shall facilitate Petitioner's prompt access to counsel through private, in-person visitation or videoconference if possible (and through private telephone calls if video conferencing is not possible), to include providing Petitioner with contact information for counsel of record, permitting Petitioner to contact friends or relatives for the purpose of obtaining contact information for counsel, and the use of video conferencing equipment and software (or the use of a telephone if video conferencing is not possible); (3) Respondents shall preserve all personal belongings confiscated from Petitioner for prompt return to Petitioner upon release should the Court grant the Petition; (4) if any confiscated documentation is subject to retention by Respondents upon release, Respondents shall make certified copies of any and all such documentation; and (5) should Respondents choose to release Petitioner rather than respond, Respondents shall release Petitioner in Minnesota, without conditions, and Respondents' counsel shall thereafter file a declaration within 24 hours of release stating when and where the Petitioner was released, attaching any and all documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirming with supporting documentation that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). Respondents must submit each of the following three forms to affirm return of Petitioner's property: I-77, I-216, and G-589. If Petitioner's property is lost, Respondents must also submit form I-387, Report of Detainee's Missing Property. If Respondents cannot provide one or more of these forms, Respondents must address why they are unable to do so. Counsel for Respondents shall file a declaration on or before June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT explaining the steps counsel has taken to ensure compliance with this Court's order that Respondents immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Violation of this order will result in consideration of any appropriate sanctions against the attorneys of record and the parties responsible for violating this order. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/1/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
#7
Jun 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Jaymarie Arlene Miranda on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
Jun 01, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Jun 01, 2026
Briefing Order
#8
Jun 02, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
#9
Jun 02, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Mohamed Aden Ali . (McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
#10
Jun 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#11
Jun 02, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents' request for an extension to return Petitioner to Minnesota 8 is GRANTED IN PART. Respondents shall return Petitioner to Minnesota on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on June 8, 2026. Respondents shall file a declaration by 4:00 p.m. CT on June 3, 2026 explaining the steps counsel has taken to ensure compliance with this Court's order that Respondents immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/2/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
#12
Jun 02, 2026
MOTION Dissolve TRO, MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
#13
Jun 02, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s))(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM
#14
Jun 02, 2026
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay : Date and time to be determined. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#15
Jun 02, 2026
MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 12 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Motion to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: MEET
Jun 02, 2026
Briefing Order
#16
Jun 03, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document: PROPOSED
#17
Jun 03, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#18
Jun 03, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer IVAN SABIN re 17 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Ex A, # 2 Ex B, # 3 Ex C)(Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#19
Jun 03, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Petitioner shall file a reply to Respondents' response to the Petition and Respondents' motion to dissolve the TRO on or before 11:00 a.m. on June 8, 2026. The portion of the Court's June 1, 2026 Order requiring Respondents to return Petitioner to Minnesota is STAYED until further order of the Court. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/3/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Jun 03, 2026
Briefing Order
#20
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy Lee on behalf of Mohamed Aden Ali. (Lee, Timothy) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#21
Jun 08, 2026
DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(McKenney, Taylor) Modified text on 6/8/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: DOCUMENT
#22
Jun 08, 2026
DECLARATION of Taylor R. McKenney in Opposition to 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#23
Jun 08, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM
#24
Jun 09, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Mohamed Aden Ali . (McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
#25
Jun 09, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
#26
Jun 10, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Petitioner's request to file a short supplemental memorandum and declaration 24 is GRANTED. Petitioner may file a supplemental memorandum and declaration by or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Respondents may interpose a response, limited to any issues raised in Petitioner's supplemental memorandum, by or before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/10/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Jun 10, 2026
Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail
#27
Jun 11, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay Supplemental filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM
#28
Jun 11, 2026
DECLARATION of Taylor R. McKenney in Opposition to 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 2 Placeholder)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#29
Jun 11, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Mohamed Aden Ali re 28 Declaration in Opposition Exhibit 2 (McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#30
Jun 15, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document: Reply
#31
Jun 18, 2026
Memorandum & Opinion
Main Document: Memorandum & Opinion
Jun 19, 2026
Order Continuing Hearing and Deadlines